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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, May 10th, 2001 Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified^ww^ jancashireonline.co.uk


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Carriage-driving pair take the reins as Ribble Valley’s new civic couple


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resent the council on out­ POLITICAL surprise


was not on the menu for Coun. Gwen Pye's first meeting at the helm of Ribble Valley


Borough Council. When the Conserva­


tives, with 19 seats, put forward their proposals for chairmen and vice- chairman of the five main council committees, the Liberal Democrats, with 17 seats, put forward their alternatives. But the one independent


and one Labour abstained and the Conservatives' choice, the existing post- holders, went back into


office. A similar situation arose


when it came to nomina­ tions for councillors to rep­


side bodies. This time the Conserva­


' (Longridge) voted with the Conservatives and Coun., John McGowan (Labour, Clitheroe)) voted with the Liberal Democrats. After that it was plain


tives proposals went through because Indepen­ dent Coun. Jim Rogerson


Tuesday: "Gwen told me Terry was there to show her the way, keep an eye on the time and stop them from


rolling over. Those are ideal qualifications for the post


of consort,” she said. She paid tribute to Coun. Mrs Pye's civic work in the


sailing for Coun. Mrs Pye, of Grindleton, at her first


meeting. Her appointment was


proposed by Coun. Mrs Margaret Sutcliffe (Clitheroe) who referred to Coun.Mrs Pye's appoint­ ment of friend Mr Terry Murray as her consort. Mr Murray partners


Coun. Mrs Pye in her hobby of horse and carriage


competitions. Coun.Mrs Sutcliffe told


the annual meeting on


Pa"She is well-respected and popular throughout the Ribble Valley. What you see is what you get," she added. Seconding the proposi­


said.


ning the council. We all need to be flexible and work together to cope successful­ ly with this new idea," she


whole are very good - but that doesn't mean they can­ not be improved. I hope we can build on this in the year ahead. As Mayor, I shall do


"Our services on tne ,


my bit to help." Coun. Mrs Joyce Holgate


tion, Coun. Allan Knox (Clitheroe) said Coun. Mrs Pye had been at the heart of the community through­


out her life. In her speech of accep­


tance, the new Mayor said her predecessor, Coun. Chris Holtom, had given her much to live up to. "The council is facing


burn.


(Whalley) was appointed Deputy Mayor, which means if the council follows its usual course, she will become Mayor of the Rib­ ble Valley in 2002. Proposing her, Coun.


post.


many changes over the next year, the main one a com­ pletely new system of run­


9 Musical hall show needs you!


DO vou see yourself as a Flanagan and Allen? Can you °rut your stuB on the banjo like George Formby or can


you keep order like Leonard Sachs. If so a local group would like to hear from yo • An Old Time Music Hall is being planned in September


ment, Coun.David Smith (Longridge) said: "To say she is a hard-working ser­ vant of the public is an understatement." After the meeting the


bv St Mary's and Friends, to run for two nights in Read and two nights in Sabden, and they need men to take on


lhLoetsof other people are needed for various pwto andto


help provide an entertaining show. ^ ^ fo™a^ w h gallev hp held on Monday at 7-30 p.m. in St Mary s Hall, Whaiicy Road Sab^n7oryanyoneinterested.If.youwantloknow more you can call Mrs Dee Bottoms of Read on 773984.


new Mayor, her family and friends, joined councillors and officials for a dinner at the Stirk House Hotel, Gis-


West Bradford Parish , „ . ,


Council chairman Mr Brian Bristol, speaking at the dinner, paid tribute to the new Mayor’s work for the villages she represented. "She has become Mayor


Charles Warkman (Wilp- shire), pointed out she was in an ideal position for the


"If you want to represent ,


a village run a shop. Every­ body goes into a shop, he


said. Seconding her appoint­ .


of the finest place in Eng­ land, the Ribble Valley. It


has one or two blots on the landscape, but even these


are essential to the prosper­ ity of the Ribble Valley. We


need this prosperity to keep the Ribble Valley as it is" he told the gathering.


KITCHING - YATES


A honeymoon in New York followed the wedding of Miss Nicola Joanne Yates and Mr Andrew Kitching at Whalley Methodist


Church. , The bride, the younger


daughter of Mrs M. Yates,; of Billington, and the late Mr Norman Yates, is a trainee paramedic. Her bridegroom, the son


of Mrs M. Proll, of Penslade Farm, Burle- scombe, Tiverton, Devon, is a client account execu­


tive.The ceremony was con­ ducted by the Rev. Chris


Crossroads Care and an r active member of Clitheroe Lions, of which he is a for­


mer president. "We are delighted to be


here at the enterprise park,"


says Mr Joyce, whose local developments include High- moor Park, Clitheroe. "It's a stunning complex


bride’s sister, Miss Kathryn i Speaker at


Cheeseman. Bridesmaid was the


public meeting THE tenant of the Bowling


| Green Cafe, Clitheroe, has | asked us to point out that i she was not at the recent public meeting to discuss | 1 the way forward for


which offers excellent facili­ ties and easy access to major transport networks. "Merewood is seeking


base. ig young


f standard club. r Two girls' teams have 1 been playing at under- 12 level in the Blackburn and Darwen League this season. Thirty girls have been


Clitheroe. The person mistakenly


referred to as the cafe ten-


new opportunities in a region which offers enor­ mous potential and_ the park will provide the ideal


I ant, who pointed out the opening times for the cafe


j


lers for Lng day-—]


3 ment for the session.-The j 1 club is also an FA charter j


involved as the season pro­ gressed and the icing on the cake will be on May 29th when both teams meet to contest the consolation cup final between themselvesl Next season, it is hoped


] to the audience, is believed i to have been a bowler.


THF now Mayor and her consort with, from the left, M I S "ffieer Mr Alan Elliott, Deputy Mayor Coun. Mrs


Holgale, her consort, Mr Norman Atty, and chief executive Mr Dav.d Morris (090501/3/3)


National Supporting the NSPCC


THE SPREAD EAGLE


to enter the Lancashire League at under-14 level and also, depending on the interest shown at under-lOs and under-12s level, to play


in local leagues. Any qualified coaches or


; or companies interested m supporting the event or


dedicated parents who feel they would like to be involved with girls' football


l sponsoring any of the teams for next season should con-


1 tact Mr Winckley.


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The Riverside Restaurant Tel: 01200 441202


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FALLON - PICKERING is the*™,»( Mr


j Mrs paui Fallon, of Moor Lane, Nabside, Whalley. Th^ bride manager of a Preston travel agency, « the daughter of Tan Piokermg and Lynne Metcalfe, of


Don’t miss this prestigious occasion! Restaurant Week


I I-20th May tn association with American Express


Fri 11th : Fish Day! The Chef’s Specials Menu will feature a special selection •


Sat 12th : Food and Drinks Quiz. Answer the) question sheet as you dine - and enter the


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competition to win a free dinner! Tues 15th : ‘Beat the Clock’ Menu (6pm-8pm) Pay for two courses per person determined by the time of your arrival, i.e. arrive 6.10 pm = pay


£6.10 each Wed 16th : ‘Beat the Clock’ Menu (6pm-8pm) ,


Thur 17th : A Gourmet Evening with a Spanish Theme.


f i6¥he c o Sw iU make their home in Freckleton. David and Laura Bradshaw, Burnley.


Church aid for farmers


CHURCHGOERS at Clitheroe Parish Church


have not just been using prayer to help farmers in


trouble. So far, the congrega­


tions have collected £260 mm


pf open-air children's activities, m leader Brian Clark said: "It was


Jrful to have people who were so Itted to the work and so willing to Jitever they were asked to do. It's


|>ry encouraging to see numerical i in the churches in Rasnov and


,


_3Q •• jer this year, the Community Church 1 lalcome the Romanian pastors, Adi lili Purcurea, to Clitheroe for a ■ Is visit.


1


J; picture shows some members of the ' [■roe group in Rasnov with some of ■'


1 posts. ‘ . ’


t>' Pen- advantage of the panoramic views, was valued at £600. 0


stole telescope . li


J which It was thought to contain .(- to take £300 of change.


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to help farmers facing cash-flow problems from the foot and mouth cn-


sis. _______ Juvenile panel A BOY aged 10 is to appear


before a juvenile Panel ^ police recovered a child s stolen scooter, part of which had been resprayed. The machine was taken from the Highfield Road


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Top golfer tees off tomorrow


TOP golfing entertainer Wayne Stevens will be giv­ ing a free show at Clitheroe


tomorrow. The performer, who com­


bines comedy with trick shots, is the star attraction of an afternoon at the Twinbrook Golf Range, at Lincoln Way, Clitheroe. He is part of a free demonstration day from


• Camera award


A MEMBER of the Rib- blesdale Camera Club, Mr Derek Williams, hasi been awarded the Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic


area of Clitheroe at tne weekend and located some hours later.


S°Mr Williams, who lives at West Bradford, gained this status by submitting a portfolio of work. ------


T o w n meeting date change _ _ • , clitheroe town meeting has been put of


from Monday until Thursday M y ^ the agenda them 10 Mr John


I j r S H a l l ,O C h u r c h S t r e e t , Clitheroe. - i v —


Glass of wine on arrival,' followed by a 4 course dinner, with coffee and chocolates. Also choose from a special selection of Spanish wines onty available tonight (Booking essential) £21.50 Fri 18th : Vegetarian Day. The Chef s Specials Menu will feature all non-meat dishes Sat 19th : Food and Drinks Quiz. Another chance to win a free dinner - different


questions though! Qawlev. Forest of. Bpwland, Nr Clitheroe Ir


noon until 8 p.m. His per­ formance begins at Z-3U p.m.


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eating out was reserved ^ y0urseif, and drinks go down for that special occasion. much better when there is We would book weeks in SOmeone else to pour them,


advance, get dolled up in all our And if there are experts who best and study menus with food i^e nothing better than to cook we had never heard of let alone up creations for scores of hun-


tasted before. Thankfully, we now live m .


times when;treating our taste- buds is considered a divine right and one to be exercised at short


notice. ,


Up UI Cdl-lWilO --------------- gry people, who are we to deny them their pleasure. Then there is the flexibility. It


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Barley Village at the foot of Pendle Hill


Saturday Barlf Bird Mgtw | J § Sen,A fromfU <» 7-lSl™ ! Served 12-6 p.m. every Sunday


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Yates, and Mr D. Gunpu- trao was best man. Ushers were Messrs A. McCorma­ ck and R. Threlfall. A reception was held at the Shireburn Arms Hotel,


Hurst Green. : Following their honey­


moon, the couple are to live


in Reading. Photo: Andrew Whalley,


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